The Nigeria Christian Civil Chaplain Corps, a national Christian faith-based organisation committed to chaplaincy services, peace advocacy, patriotism and community development in Nigeria, has expressed confidence that all victims of insecurity across the country would be safely rescued and reunited with their families.
- +Chaplain corps calls for national unity, patriotism
It also challenged Christian leaders, religious organisations and people of faith to continue to pray for Nigeria, emphasising the role of spiritual support in promoting peace, unity and national progress in the country.
It also challenged Christian leaders, religious organisations and people of faith to continue to pray for Nigeria, emphasising the role of spiritual support in promoting peace, unity and national progress in the country.
The Corps Commanding Officer of the organisation, Chaplain Daniel Joe Alimi, expressed the hope in his Democracy Day message made available to our correspondent in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday.
Alimi, who noted that the organisation has offered prayers for all victims of insecurity across the country, called on Nigerians to rise above division, fear and despair and embrace unity, patriotism, faith and national responsibility as the country marks the 2026 Democracy Day.
According to him, “The NCCC leader also offered prayers for victims of insecurity across the country, particularly kidnapped citizens and their families, while expressing hope for their safe rescue and reunion with loved ones.
“As Nigerians celebrate Democracy Day, citizens must rise above division, fear, and despair, and embrace unity, patriotism, faith, and national responsibility for the progress of the country.
“We equally challenge Christian leaders, religious organisations and people of faith to continue praying for Nigeria, emphasising the role of spiritual support in promoting peace, unity and national progress.”
He urged Nigerians to remain hopeful and committed to the ideals of nation-building despite the prevailing economic and security challenges confronting the country, while also appealing to individuals involved in criminal activities, including terrorism, kidnapping, violent extremism, cultism and banditry, to renounce violence and embrace lawful and productive means of livelihood.
He called on political leaders, public office holders and stakeholders in the democratic process to uphold integrity, transparency, justice and selfless service in the discharge of their responsibilities.
Alimi commended members of the Armed Forces, security agencies, intelligence services and other security personnel for their sacrifices in safeguarding the nation, urging them to continue serving with professionalism, courage and integrity.
Addressing Nigerian youths, the cleric encouraged them to embrace patriotism, hard work, innovation and responsible citizenship, noting that meaningful national transformation begins with individual character and collective responsibility.
